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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.86, 1,809.50 and 795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.86, 1,809.50 and 795.19 is: 1,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.86 : 1,809.50 = 795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.86/1,809.50 = 795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.86x = 1,809.50 × 795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.86x = 1,438,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,896.31/1,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.25

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